Energy Efficiency

Mission:
Provide residents and businesses with information on energy efficiencies in new and existing buildings in order to save money & reduce dependence on non-renewable energy sources
The Energy Efficiency team will work with residents and businesses to:
  • Educate people on how to integrate energy efficient upgrades and renovations in existing structures;
  • Provide information on energy saving practices with immediate payback to users;
  • Encourage the city & schools to cut fossil fuel energy use in their buildings to quickly decrease greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Promote the development of local businesses & services in the community & encourage local walking, local shopping;
  • Work with developers & public officials to encourage building  LEED certified developments. (collaborate with Planning & Development);
  • Work with non profit groups, government and lending institutions to create pools and funding vehicles for residents and businesses to implement energy efficient changes.
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Free Energy Assessment for Multi-Family Buildings (New in 2018 - from Elevate Energy)
Elevate Energy is non-profit that administers energy efficiency retrofits for multi-family buildings.
Building owners and property managers receive a free energy assessment with a detailed report of savings and improvement

Program Overview

Eligible buildings may qualify for significant incentives for energy saving that cover 100%- 80% of the cost for energy efficiency improvement including, but not limited to:
  • Free lighting retrofits
  • Refrigerator replacement
  • Steam trap replacement or repair
  • Variable speed drives for HVAC pumps
  • Programmable thermostats and power strips
  • Boiler replacement
  • Furnace Replacement
  • Air-sealing and insulation​
  • Low flow shower heads and aerator
Eligible Buildings
  • Multi-Family Buildings with +20 units
Contact: Foluke Akanni - foluke.akanni@elevateenergy.org or 612-578-2293 (cell)

Elevate Energy’s funding is provided through the state of Illinois and utilities 
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Committee:
Chair:                        Tom Murphy                                                                           <tjm2040@rcn.com>
Members:                Jim Nelson
​                                      Foluke Akanni (Elevate Energy Rep)